Hy 121 QL Syllabus Fall 2020 (2) PDF

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University of Alabama at Birmingham HY 121 QL Online: The United States since 1877 Fall 2020 Disclaimer: This syllabus is tentative and may be subject to change if circumstances beyond my control require it. CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Kaye Nail, M.A. Preferred Method of Contact: Office: 353 Heritage Hall Office phone: 205-934-5634

Email: [email protected] Students should communicate with me via Canvas Inbox Hours: By Appointment via Chat, Conference or Zoom

Course Prerequisite: None Credit Hours: Three (3) Course Delivery and Instructional Method: Online. This class will be conducted entirely online through the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, and other tools. Students will not attend class on-campus. These classes are designated in the Class Schedule with a section number beginning with the letter "Q". Teaching Time Zone: Central COURSE DESCRIPTION This course, a continuation of HY 120, covers the history of American civilization from the end of Reconstruction to the recent past. The class will provide students with a basic understanding of the history of the United States, focusing specifically on the expansion of political democracy, economic growth and development, the diversification of American society, and major trends in American culture. Students will also learn to read critically and participate in discussions on major issues and controversies from US history.

Textbook: The following book is required for this course. I recommend using the eBook since this is an online course. A link will be provided to the eBook in Canvas. Students  are offered a free two week trial but prepared to pay for access when the trial runs out. Give Me Liberty 6e Vol 2 PA w/ Ebook and InQuizitive + History Skills Tutorials ISBN 978-0-393-41810-1 Full edition, NOT the brief or Seagull edition. InQuizitive Access code required. 1. Bookstore - UAB Barnes & Nobles www.uab.bncollege.com should have the textbook (new or used) with InQuizitive Access. 1

2. It is acceptable if you plan on purchasing or renting (or have already purchased) a used textbook. New or used copies may be purchased or rented at a variety of internet websites. Be certain of the volume number, author, and edition before purchasing. Make sure you have InQuizitive Access. 3. When you access the class for the first time, you will have a link provided by the textbook publisher to purchase the eBook. The eBook is your most economical option. Students can try the eBook for free. Register and select the free trial to get started in the class. Be prepared to pay for access when the free trial runs out. All students will register with WWNorton once to access some of the weekly work. Again, a free trial to use the eBook and access to InQuizitive is offered to help you get started or to decide if the eBook works for you. Link  to WWNorton (there is also a link inside the class in Canvas) h ttp://books.wwnorton.com/books/webad.aspx?id=4294993106 Teaching Philosophy: I believe that the instructor and student are partners in the learning experience. I expect each student to take an active role in seeking out the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful outcome in this course. We will utilize a variety of methodologies and assignments to enhance the learning experience for each student, including the rich historical resources provided by technology. COURSE ALIGNMENT — Upon completing this course students should be able to: Course Learning Objectives 1. Provide accurate statements about people and events of U.S. History since 1877, based on reading, class work, and discussions assigned in the course. 2. Display a variety of analytical skills involved in reading and writing history: a. Analyzing, evaluating, and drawing conclusions from the textbook, primary and secondary sources, video and any textbook resource. b. Comparing arguments about historical issues. c. Consider motivation, causation, and the role of ideas, gender, and economics in history. 3. Achieve improved ability in accessing and interpreting sources. 4. Demonstrate written communication skills in this area of history.

Aligned Module Objectives All modules All modules All modules Modules with Discussions All modules All modules Modules with writing assignments

COURSE ACCESS In order to take this course you must have reliable access to a computer, the internet, and Canvas. Canvas seems to work best using the web browser Google Chrome. Make  sure that your computer has the latest version of the web browser you use. Allow your computer to update regularly. You must have Adobe Flash Player and Java for Canvas to work correctly.  You can contact UAB AskIt if you have questions about your computer, browser, or internet access at 205-996-5555, or online at https://ask.it.uab.edu/. For Canvas issues 1-855-778-9969. To access Canvas, visit http://www.uab.edu/online/canvas To login, simply enter your Blazer ID and password, and select this course. You can also find a link to Canvas through Blazernet

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If you have any other questions about Canvas, you can use the Canvas  Student Video Guides: http://www.uab.edu/online/students/canvas-tutorials/video-tutorials PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO CAREFULLY READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING! I KNOW IT IS LENGTHY BUT IT IS IMPORTANT. CLASS COMMUNICATION and RESPONSIBILITIES Due to the nature of online classes, it is imperative that students check Canvas Inbox and official email regularly for updates, reminders, and other class communications. It is your responsibility to complete all assignments, including quizzes, homework, discussions and exams within the scheduled time frame in order to obtain credit. You are responsible for all posted notices or announcements. I am not in the course every day and I do not expect you to be either. However, I will use your Canvas Inbox, official campus e-mail and the Canvas Announcement function for all class communication, so again, check frequently. I am available for appointments via Chat, Conference or Zoom. As a general rule, use the Canvas Inbox (a message will come to my email) to communicate with me. I should respond within 24 hours during  the regular work week. It  may be later during the weekend. The semester gets very hectic at times. Please be patient. If you have not heard back from me within 24 hours during the regular work week, message me again. SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESS If you are motivated to do well in this course consider the following suggestions: 1.  You must read each chapter.  You cannot do well on quizzes, discussions, homework or exams if you do not read the chapter assigned. Use textbook resources to guide you. 2. Do not wait until the last hour of the last day to submit your assignments or exams! I cannot stress this enough. If you have a computer or internet problem you need to allow time to correct the issue. 3. Spend time each week in the course. If this were a live course, you would spend approximately three hours in class and a few hours outside of class reading and studying. Create a schedule each week to complete your work for the course and stick to it. 4. Set goals now for your desired grade now. I f you want to be successful, work hard in the beginning. D  on’t wait until the end of the semester to figure it out. GRADING The following is the grade distribution for this course. You will earn points as you complete the assignments. Assignments are not weighted. A zero will be averaged in for all missed assignments. Your final grade is an average of all points including zeroes. Canvas Video Student Guide for Grades: h ttp://guides.instructure.com/s/2204/m/4210/l/141861-grades-video Grade range: Fail = 0-59%; D = 60-69%; C = 70-79%; B = 80-89%; A = 90-100% -Participation/Discussion…due two times in the semester. Worth 50 points each -Reflection…due 2 times this semester. Worth 50 points each -Chapter Quizzes …due for each chapter, 14 in all. Worth points each 3

100 100 280

-InQuizitive...due for each chapter, 14 in all. Worth 20 points each -Film Essay…….one may be due for the semester. Worth 50 points. -Midterm & Final Exams...100 points each

280 50 200

Extra Credit: I will offer optional extra credit opportunities during the semester. The extra credit is worth 0/0 unless you complete the assignment. After you submit, any points earned will be averaged into your overall Canvas grade. It can often mean the difference in a letter grade. If you do not complete the extra credit, it will not count against you. The due dates for extra credit are firm. GETTING STARTED There is a module for each chapter. Each module holds your assignments. The list below should guide your efforts each week. 1. Read the chapter. You cannot be successful in the course unless you read the book. 2. Review the Flashcards. 3. Take the InQuizitive Quiz (take multiple times if needed). 4. Take the Chapter Quiz (one attempt per quiz). 5. Complete Reflection, Discussion or Film Essay. 6. Complete the Midterm and Final Exams 6. Supplemental items in each Module are not graded but should help you understand and retain the chapter. Examples include lectures, interviews, podcasts and short documentaries or videos. I have included these supplemental items so that it might enrich your understanding of the material. Due dates are clearly posted in the Syllabus Course Summary, Canvas Calendar, To Do List, Chapter Modules and Semester at a Glance document. You can turn in weekly assignments early but you  cannot turn in assignments late. So feel free to work ahead. Do not wait until 11:58 pm on Sunday to submit assignments. You need to give yourself time to address any issues that might arise. Again: Do not wait until the last minute to submit your assignments! Plan on working ahead through weeks where you might have something like a vacation, sports or mission trip planned. If you know ahead of time you will not be able to work in the class during certain dates, complete the work early.

Canvas Modules Chapter modules hold all of your weekly chapter assignments, exams, discussions and other student resources. Again...due  dates for all assignments are clearly posted in the Syllabus, Syllabus Course Summary, Canvas Calendar, To Do List, Chapter Modules and Semester at a Glance document. Refer to the Chapter Study Plan found in the Getting Started Module. This will guide you through resources that are available to you in each module and the assignments that will be due each week.

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DIRECTIONS FOR Chapter QUIZZES After you read the assigned chapter, work through the resources available. You will now be ready to take the chapter quiz. The quiz will cover the basic information from the week’s chapter readings. Quizzes are worth 20 points. This score is available immediately. The chapter quizzes are timed. You will have 60 minutes to answer 20 questions. You  have one chance to complete the quizzes before the posted due date. Print the chapter quiz each week to keep as a study guide for your exams.  **I will allow two chances for chapter 15 quiz (the first week) to give you a chance to become familiar with how this works. In summary, over the course of the semester, you  will take 14 chapter review quizzes.  Students may take the quizzes at any point during the week they are due or earlier. However, you cannot submit quizzes late. Always feel free to work ahead.

INQUIZITIVES Each chapter will include InQuizitive. InQuizitive is a formative, adaptive learning tool that improves student understanding of important learning objectives. Students receive quiz questions based on how well they understand the content, and the engaging and game-like elements motivate as you learn. You have as many attempts as needed to answer all of the questions correctly up to the due date! There will be 10-15 questions to answer per chapter. InQuizitive is designed to make learning fun! There is a feature that allows you to “bet” if you know the answer. **Students, you are not required to use this feature. http://books.wwnorton.com/books/inquizitive/overview/

REFLECTION ASSIGNMENTS For your reflection assignments, you will be the historian. You will be assigned a primary  source document(s) to read. Primary sources are documents written, printed or painted during the time of the event. Primary sources give historians a window to the past. We write about the past using primary sources. Your homework will be to read a primary source assigned to you by accessing a document or web  link. You may also be provided a video link to help you understand the topic. You should also read about the topic in your textbook chapter. I will provide a few leading questions for you to answer. Students should then answer by submitting a minimum of three full, thoughtful, detailed paragraphs (about 7 sentences for 5

each paragraph). You will be graded on the quality, quantity, thoroughness, thoughtfulness, timeliness, appropriateness, and depth of research of your submission. If you submit the minimum, the points will reflect your effort. You will select the Submit Assignment tab to complete the assignment. You may select the File Upload tab to attach a document. Or you may answer the questions by typing direct in Canvas when you select the Text Entry tab. Use  a font size I can read without a magnifying glass. If you upload a file please use a word document or pdf. Every semester students submit documents that I cannot read. I cannot read a .pages document. You will receive a zero if I cannot read your work. 50 is the highest score. Points will be posted after the assignment is due and I have graded them. Typically you can expect to see your points before the next submission is due. You  can submit early but I usually grade all homework assignments due at the same time. No late entries will be graded and you will be given a zero. Keep  a copy of your answers to add to your study guide for exams. Again, in order to do your best on the homework assignments, you must read about the topic in the textbook, carefully read the document(s) assigned, read the assignment instructions and view any videos. Feel free to use additional outside sources for research. However, you must properly cite the source! I prefer .edu sites. See Grammar Guide and Citation Tips under the Student Resource Module before submitting. **Important/Grading Rubric for Reflections: I am looking for your in-depth analysis, interpretation and commentary about the reading. Anyone can restate what they read. I want to know who you are as a student. Within your submission please feel free to use the word “I.” Share your opinions, thoughts, or agreement/argument with the reading. However, I want to see opinions based on facts or examples and not emotions. Statements such as “I was raised to believe this to be true,” is not considered a fact or an example. You must be prepared to support your work with facts and examples. Can you find a contemporary connection to the topic? Do you have a personal connection with the topic? Citation is important. Students should use brief quotations to support their work. Grammar is also important. A large part of your grade will be determined by your engagement with the assignment. If you are having problems with writing assignments, the UAB University Writing Center is an excellent free student resource for help with research, writing and citation. Historians typically use the Chicago style of citation but for this class I will accept any properly used citation style.  http://www.uab.edu/writingcenter/ See my Citation Tips and Suggests in Getting Started Module.

Distribution for Writing assignments (Reflection, Discussion & Film Essay) 45-50 points demonstrates careful consideration and writing, as well as an understanding of that week’s material, and completed to expectations or above, including length and structure of writing. Discussion posts also include engaging thoughts and responses to classmates (both 6

posts) 44-30 generally suggests spelling and grammar errors, incomplete/confusing answers, lack of depth, detail or support for your commentary etc. If you receive a score such as this, you should pay more attention to the instructions and quantity, including how you word your comments. 29 and below indicates poor work. You are not following assignment instructions or directions. Your quantity is below the minimum required. You must contact the UAB University Writing Center for help before submitting again. http://www.uab.edu/writingcenter/ You will receive a 0 for Reflections if you do not submit by the due date. I use Turnitin. You will receive a zero for plagiarized submissions. You  will only submit 2 Reflections during the semester so take you time and submit quality work.

FILM ESSAY You will be required to watch one film this semester and submit answers to a few questions in essay form, about the movie. The directions can be found under the Ch 22/23 Module.

ONLINE DISCUSSION BOARD—2 DUE PER SEMESTER Refer back to these directions before you submit your first discussion. For Discussions, I will provide leading questions, and you will respond with a two paragraph response and a one paragraph response to a classmate, demonstrating reading comprehension, writing ability, and intellectual curiosity. EACH OF THE FIRST TWO PARAGRAPHS SHOULD BE AT A MINIMUM OF 7 THOUGHTFUL, DETAILED SENTENCES. If  you submit the minimum, your grade will reflect your effort. If you submit below the minimum your grade will reflect your effort as well. Your comment to a classmate should be at a minimum ONE paragraph of 7 thoughtful, detailed sentences. A post such as, “I really liked your post,” or “I totally agree with your post” or “Great job at your post” is not sufficient.  You must be prepared to give facts and details as to why you agree or disagree. Due dates are posted in the Syllabus, Semester at a Glance, To Do List and Canvas Calendar. You must post your initial discussion and a response to a classmate by 11:59 p.m. Sunday on the due date, in order to receive full credit for that week’s discussion (though earlier is suggested.) This is a conversation, so treat it as such. I will assign each week’s discussion grade based on the quality of your participation. I want to know what you thought about the topic. Give me your opinion based on facts. Anyone can read 7

and rewrite material. I am looking for your analysis and commentary. If you think that there is not enough information in the textbook or sources I provide to adequately write about the topic, feel free to use an outside source. Usually, I will provide alternate sources. HOWEVER, you must properly cite that source or website if you use it within your discussion. I would prefer that you use an .edu site for outside sources but legitimate news sites are fine too. If you are unsure about a site, email me before submitting. 50 is the highest possible score. Note: Students  should treat online discussions in the exact same manner as they would in-class discussion. This means maintaining a civil discussion of pertinent topics and demonstrating a basic level of respect for fellow classmates. Students who consistently post inappropriate comments or off-topic responses will forfeit their discussion grade. I understand students may not agree on a topic. Just remember to base your argument on facts not emotions and be polite! Again, students should use brief quotations to support their work. Grammar is also important. A large part of your grade will be determined by your engagement with the assignment. If you are having problems with writing assignments, the UAB University Writing Center is an excellent free student resource for help with research, writing and citation. Historians typically use the Chicago style of citation but for this class I will accept any properly used citation style. http://www.uab.edu/writingcenter/ You will receive a 0 for Discussions if you do not submit by the due date. You will receive a zero for plagiarized submissions. You  will only participate in 2 discussions during the semester.

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